12. Ear, Nose and Oropharynx

Alternatives (often in specific conditions) in both primary and secondary care;

Where a specialist input is needed (see introduction for definition)

Prescribing principally within secondary care only

Traffic light status explained:

Green: Routine prescribing within licensed indication

Amber 1: specialist recommendation followed by GP initiation and continuation

Amber 2: specialist or GP initiation in line with local guideline after 1st line failure followed by GP continuation

Amber 3: specialist initiation and stabilisation followed by GP continuation

Amber SCG: specialist initiation and stabilisation followed by GP continuation in line with an agreed shared care guideline

Red: Hospital or specialist prescribing only

Double Red: These medicines have been evaluated and rejected by MKPAG and are NOT approved for use within MK. They are not recommended for use because of lack of clinical effectiveness, cost effectiveness or safety.